Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy
Ghostery adds Safari ad and tracker blocking, cookie-popup handling and per-site tracker information.
Consider for configurable Safari blocking
Whitelists let users adjust blocking when a trusted site needs exceptions.
Keep in mind: Site compatibility varies; advertised speed improvements were not independently measured.
Inside the app
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What you can do
- Block ads and trackers in Safari
- Handle cookie consent popups
- Inspect trackers and customize exceptions
App Store review themes
Recurring praise and complaints, grouped by topic.
73 reviews · US App Store · Written feedback; review platforms are not identified
What reviewers like
Advertising blocking
21 reviewsReviewers praise advertising blocking.
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In version 10.6.8, the reviewer reports effective ad/pop-up blocking in their own browsing; coverage and protection are not independently tested.
Original excerpt“no more pop ups”Apple source · Review 14671758223
In version 10.6.0, the reviewer reports effective ad/pop-up blocking in their own browsing; coverage and protection are not independently tested.
Original excerpt“decrease the amount of ads and pop ups”Apple source · Review 14509964477
Ease of use
8 reviewsReviewers praise blocker setup and controls.
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In version 10.6.8, the reviewer finds installation, setup or controls easy.
Original excerpt“Quick install”Apple source · Review 14671758223
In version 10.6.1, the reviewer finds installation, setup or controls easy.
Original excerpt“simple to set up”Apple source · Review 14551489072
Privacy features reviewers value
6 reviewsReviewers praise perceived tracker protection.
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In version 10.5.50, the reviewer feels the extension protects against tracking; no independent tracking or security audit was performed.
Original excerpt“privacy blocker”Apple source · Review 14258740345
In version 10.5.37, the reviewer feels the extension protects against tracking; no independent tracking or security audit was performed.
Original excerpt“protects my i phone”Apple source · Review 13943921810
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Speed and responsiveness
4 reviewsReviewers praise browser responsiveness.
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In version 10.6.1, the reviewer reports fast browsing or no noticeable slowdown in their use, not a benchmark.
Original excerpt“Does not cause lagging”Apple source · Review 14551489072
In version 10.5.46, the reviewer reports fast browsing or no noticeable slowdown in their use, not a benchmark.
Original excerpt“not noticed any slower speeds”Apple source · Review 14174052251
Helpful customer support
4 reviewsPositive feedback covers app maintenance (3 reviews); product updates (1 review).
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In version 10.5.40, the reviewer appreciates continued maintenance.
Original excerpt“great job maintaining the application”Apple source · Review 14018750214
In version 10.5.31, the reviewer appreciates active maintenance.
Original excerpt“actively maintained”Apple source · Review 13784778202
Personalization and flexibility
3 reviewsReviewers praise per-site pause controls.
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In version 10.5.27, the reviewer appreciates temporarily pausing or disabling blocking for an individual site.
Original excerpt“pause Ghostery on that site”Apple source · Review 13692964380
In version 10.5.27, the reviewer appreciates temporarily pausing or disabling blocking for an individual site.
Original excerpt“easy to turn off for an hour”Apple source · Review 13686462516
Useful free access
3 reviewsReviewers praise free blocking access.
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In version 10.6.1, the reviewer appreciates free access in their use; universal current pricing is not established.
Original excerpt“best free one”Apple source · Review 14551489072
In version 10.5.34, the reviewer appreciates free access in their use; universal current pricing is not established.
Original excerpt“Best Free Blocker For Mac”Apple source · Review 13879341441
Reliable operation
3 reviewsReviewers praise reliable use.
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In version 10.5.50, the reviewer finds the extension reliable in personal use.
Original excerpt“Very reliable”Apple source · Review 14258740345
In version 10.5.45, the reviewer reports no issues in their own use.
Original excerpt“have had no issues”Apple source · Review 14157475911
What reviewers dislike
Advertising blocking
10 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about advertising blocking.
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In version 10.6.0, the reviewer reports ads/pop-ups getting through the blocker in their browsing; present resolution is not established.
Original excerpt“still some ads that get through”Apple source · Review 14509964477
In version 10.5.58, the reviewer reports ads/pop-ups getting through the blocker in their browsing; present resolution is not established.
Original excerpt“Does not block ads.”Apple source · Review 14483059036
Integration problems and requests
7 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about website compatibility.
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In version 10.6.1, the reviewer reports normal site content, videos or sign-in failing when blocking is enabled; cause and current resolution are not independently tested.
Original excerpt“videos or images not loading”Apple source · Review 14551489072
In version 10.5.50, the reviewer reports normal site content, videos or sign-in failing when blocking is enabled; cause and current resolution are not independently tested.
Original excerpt“number of pages it breaks”Apple source · Review 14258504043
YouTube ad blocking
5 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about youTube ad blocking.
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In version 10.5.58, the reviewer reports YouTube ads getting through in their Safari/browser setup; current behavior is not tested.
Original excerpt“YouTube”Apple source · Review 14483059036
In version 10.5.37, the reviewer reports YouTube ads getting through in their Safari/browser setup; current behavior is not tested.
Original excerpt“youtube video on safari, there’s still ads”Apple source · Review 13951743683
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Ads, prompts and interruptions
4 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about rating prompts.
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In version 10.6.10, the reviewer objects to repeated or unsolicited prompts to leave a review.
Original excerpt“popping up on every new tab”Apple source · Review 14740258395
In version 10.5.58, the reviewer objects to repeated or unsolicited prompts to leave a review.
Original excerpt“SPAMS MY BROWSER DEMANDING REVIEW”Apple source · Review 14464459037
Slowdowns and waiting
4 reviewsReviewers raise concerns or requests about browser responsiveness.
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In version 10.6.0, the reviewer reports slower page loading while the extension is enabled; timings and cause are not independently measured.
Original excerpt“10 to 20 seconds to load each page”Apple source · Review 14509964477
In version 10.5.50, the reviewer reports slower page loading while the extension is enabled; timings and cause are not independently measured.
Original excerpt“loading so slowly”Apple source · Review 14284029258
Good for
- Safari users who want adjustable filtering
Consider alternatives for
- Users expecting filtering inside every unrelated app
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 18.7.
- Site compatibility varies; advertised speed improvements were not independently measured.
Privacy & permissions
Review Safari extension permissions and the linked Ghostery privacy policy.
Sources & review notes Updated Nov 9, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
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